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Process for applying for FL Seal of Fine Arts

Process for LCS for applying for the Florida Seal of Fine Arts

The Florida Seal of Fine Arts, a gold and blue emblem.

Everyone must:

  1. Earn a High School Diploma
  2. Complete 3-year-long courses (in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts) earning a grade of “A”.

Everyone must ALSO meet TWO of the following: (fill out FORM FA-1 – can be signed by your teacher)

  1. Completes an IB, AP, Dual Enrollment, or Honors Course in the subject above with a grade of B or higher. (You will attach your transcript from FOCUS)
  2. Participates in a district or state juried event for 2 years (MPA or Solo and Ensemble are examples of this. Allstate, All-County, or Local festivals do not count for this. Visit the Juried Events page for more clarification. COMPLETE FORM FA-3 – your teacher must sign this.
  3. Records at least 25 volunteer hours of arts-related community service in their community and presents a comprehensive presentation on the experience. COMPLETE FORM FA-4
  4. Submit a portfolio demonstrating that the student is an exemplary practitioner of the fine arts. FORM FA-2 is a rubric and will be completed by the committee reviewing your application. You don’t need to submit this. Include in this portfolio:
    • 2 Audio recordings of your solo performance, or PowerPoint/Google Slides of 2 pieces of your visual artwork
    • A written statement (essay) outlining your artistic journey, influences, and future goals that qualifies you for the FL Fine Arts Seal.
    • Visit the Portfolio Submission page to see how to put your portfolio together
  5. Receives district, state, or national recognition for the creation and submission of an original work of art. (Created by the student) COMPLETE FORM FA-3. Your teacher must sign this.

To apply:

Gather your-

  • Transcript (you can print this yourself from FOCUS)
  • FA-1
  • FA-2 (with audio or visual examples, and your essay) or FA-3, or FA-4 (depending on which option you are choosing)
  • If you are doing a COMMUNITY SERVICE form (FA-4) you must ALSO send a copy to YOUR GUIDANCE department so they can enter it in! (There may be a separate form they use in addition to FA-4!)

Go to the Portfolio Submission page and click “SUBMISSION”!